One Health Research at the UF CVM

It is well-recognized that, due to the broad diversity in the health care of both aquatic and land animals, veterinary medicine plays a central role in the “One Health” global initiative that seeks to leverage the synergies between veterinary medicine, human medicine and public health from a solid, common foundation in biomedical and environmental sciences.

To this end, the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine can boast a variety of important research programs. These programs focus on:

Virtually all areas mentioned intersect with other colleges on campus, especially IFAS, and multiple off campus entities around the state. In addition, the College of Veterinary Medicine maintains animal models for human diseases, including closed angle glaucoma, osteosarcoma, dilated cardiomyopathy and hyperallergic syndrome, each with strong collaborations with the Colleges of Medicine, Engineering, Dentistry and Liberal Arts & Sciences.

Animal models also span a broad spectrum of human conditions ranging from oncology, autoimmunity, metabolic syndrome, periodontitis, orthopedics, aging and reproductive disorders, to name but a few.

As part of both the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and the Academic Health Center, Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to advancing animal, human and environmental health through teaching, research, extension and patient care.

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